La Mesa (Calif.) Helix wide receiver Kendal Keys talks openly about his favorites and that seems to have become more of a rarity these days, as prospects are opting to play things closer to the vest. Oregon State is in good shape but still has some ground to make up.

That's what the three-star receiver told BeaverBlitz.com when we caught up with him early this week.

"I've got some interest in Oregon State," Keys said. "They're a good school but I'd put them a little behind Arizona State and Boise State right now. Those two are a little bit ahead of them, so I'd put Oregon State number three on my list for now."